London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
London Heathrow Airport is the airport for London, United Kingdom, and carries the codes LHR (IATA) and EGLL (ICAO). The airport sits at an elevation of 83 ft (25 m) and keeps local time in the Europe/London time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at London Heathrow Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at London Heathrow Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | EGLL |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | EU |
| Country code: | GB |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| IATA: | LHR |
| Longitude: | -0.4599 |
| Latitude: | 51.4707 |
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Key facts about London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport is located at 51.4707, -0.4599, at an elevation of 83 ft (25 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Passenger facilities are spread across four terminals, numbered 2 to 5 (Terminal 1 closed in 2015). Transfer time between terminals can be significant, so check yours before you travel. Local time at the airport follows Europe/London. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Passenger statistics and history
In 2024, Heathrow handled 83.9 million passengers, its busiest year on record, and it remains Europe's busiest airport, with more international connections than any other airport in the world. It opened in 1946 as London Airport and took the name Heathrow in 1966; Terminal 5 opened in 2008. Traffic figures move from year to year, so read that number as an indication of scale rather than a live count.
Getting to London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport lies about 24 km (15 mi) from central London, measured in a straight line. The Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express and the Piccadilly line all run into central London, about 23 km (14 mi) to the east. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about London Heathrow Airport flight status
How do I check London Heathrow Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check London Heathrow Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from London Heathrow Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from London Heathrow Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does London Heathrow Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists London Heathrow Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes LHR and EGLL mean?
Both identify the same airport. LHR is the IATA code for London Heathrow Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; EGLL is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is London Heathrow Airport in?
London Heathrow Airport runs on Europe/London time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.